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New WorldExperiencedCAO Flathead V660 Carb
The CAO Flathead V660 Carb is a plump 6 x 60 box press in dark Connecticut Broadleaf — cocoa, coffee and cedar with a richer, more balanced muscle-car profile.
The short answer
The CAO Flathead V660 Carb is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Dominican Republic box-pressed gordo with a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper. Expect cocoa, coffee, and pepper. Critics rate it 95/100.
Critic ratings
Cigar Aficionado
2015
95/100
Scores as published by each reviewer. Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings; we don't score cigars ourselves.
The verdict
The CAO Flathead V660 Carb is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from CAO's Flathead line. It's a Dominican Republic (New World) box-pressed gordo wrapped in Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro at 6 in × 60.
On the palate, expect cocoa, coffee, and pepper, leaning sweet. Plan on roughly 80 minutes from light to nub.
It's well regarded: Cigar Aficionado rated it 95/100 in 2015. It pairs naturally with black coffee and stout. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
The V660 Carb is the 6 x 60 in CAO's muscle-car-themed Flathead line — a big, box-pressed gordo with that signature flat top. The bigger ring gauge changes the experience a bit: where the smaller Flatheads punch hard, the Carb trades a little of that intensity for a richer, more rounded smoke. It wears the same dark Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper over a Connecticut Habano binder and Nicaraguan-Dominican filler.
What it tastes like
Cocoa and coffee lead, with cedar and earth filling in and black pepper adding a kick on the finish. The wide format keeps it burning cool and slow, letting the flavors stay smooth and balanced over a long smoke. It's still a medium-full cigar with plenty of body — just a touch more relaxed than the skinnier Camshaft.
If you like big ring gauges and dark wrappers, the Carb is a comfortable, flavorful hour-plus. The cigar strength guide is handy if you're judging the power, and the maduro vs Connecticut comparison covers what makes a Broadleaf taste the way it does.
The Flathead's bold blend and hot-rod styling made it a fan favorite. Save the Carb to your humidor and rate it in the Casa DNC app, then go up to the enormous V770 Big Block if you want the full muscle-car treatment.
Curious how it stacks up? See Maduro vs Connecticut wrappers.
CAO Flathead V660 Carb — frequently asked
- Is the CAO Flathead V660 Carb a good cigar for beginners?
- Ease into it. The fuller body can be a lot for a first-timer, so it's better once you've built up a little tolerance.
- How strong is the CAO Flathead V660 Carb?
- The CAO Flathead V660 Carb is Medium-Full-bodied. Strength is about body and nicotine rather than flavor, so eat something first and take it slow if you're sensitive.
- What does the CAO Flathead V660 Carb taste like?
- Expect cocoa, coffee, and pepper, leaning sweet. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What is the CAO Flathead V660 Carb's rating?
- Published critic scores: Cigar Aficionado 95/100 (2015). Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings and doesn't score cigars itself.
- What pairs well with the CAO Flathead V660 Carb?
- It pairs well with black coffee and stout. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium-full body.
- How long does it take to smoke the CAO Flathead V660 Carb?
- Plan on about 80 minutes for the box-pressed gordo — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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